The topic of posterior tongue tie (and lip tie) is a controversial one. Research is limited and opinions are divided. As an IBCLC/CST, my intention is to help mothers meet their breastfeeding goals and to minimise unnecessary harm to babies. I have worked with mums who have decided to release their baby's posterior tongue tie… Continue reading 4 things to consider before posterior tongue tie release
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Excessive vomiting
Excessive vomiting in newborns can lead to poor weight gain and dehydration. It is a good idea to have baby assessed by a GP for medical issues (eg. pyloric stenosis, gastro). If these have been ruled out, it can be worthwhile exploring other reasons for excess vomiting such as: - baby is taking more milk… Continue reading Excessive vomiting
Client Story: Breast refusal
This series of sessions shows how important it is to treat the mum (aswell as bub) when baby is exhibiting signs of breast refusal. Ivy* was a lot more settled after the first cranio treatment. Subsequent sessions included her mum and helped encourage her back to the breast. Recently I worked with a breastfeeding mum… Continue reading Client Story: Breast refusal
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